By Jeffrey Pfeffer
Harper Business, September 2015
Hardcover $29.99, Ebook edition $14.99, 272 pages
In a Nutshell: The dirty secret is that leaders of many U.S. companies are poor managers and the hype surrounding our leadership industry is mostly bunk.
Who’s it for? Managers who need to improve their...

Lessons in Creativity from Pirates, Hackers, Gangsters and Other Informal Entrepreneurs
By Alexa Clay and Kyra Maya Phillips
Simon & Schuster, 2015 286 pages
In a Nutshell: People living on the fringe create unique and profitable business models because they aren’t afraid to bend the rules of the...

By Ryan Holiday
Portfolio Press, May 1, 2014, 224 Pages
Hardcover $14.95, electronic addition $9.99, audible version $4.49
In a Nutshell: “The Obstacle is the Way” shows with its philosophical anecdotes and historical references that there is a right way to approach the inevitable adversity that comes our...

By Thomas Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen
Published by Bibliomotion, Nov. 11, 2014
256 pages, Hardcover $22.95, e-read addition $9.99
In a Nutshell - Throw away your biases about the generational differences in the workplace. With evolving technology and demographics, all of us will soon be working in a...

By Paul Downs
352 Pages, Blue Rider Press, 2015
Paperback: $16, e-Read version: $12.99
In a Nutshell – A year in the life of a furniture company owner who is more than candid about his failures and success.
Who’s it for? – Those seeking to understand the true rigors...

Reviewed by Chris Wendel
St. Martin’s Press, September 2015
Hardcover $27.99, E-read, $12.99
In a Nutshell – The business philosophy of profit and growth runs head first into tradition and longstanding customer expectations.
Who’s it for? – Anyone associated with the University of Michigan. Although this is a sports-related...

Do the KIND Thing
Boundlessly, Work Purposely, Live Passionately
By Daniel Lubetzky
Ballantine Books, 2015
Hardcover $26, E-read $14, Audio $11
In a Nutshell – Hidden inside this unique autobiography is the recipe for building a major food company from scratch.
Who’s it for? – Business owners, aspiring social...

In a nutshell – With its somewhat misleading title, “Die Empty” serves as a reminder of the importance of today. We won’t always have tomorrow to do our best work.
Who’s it for? – Anyone trying to find solace in life by doing what they love...

Harper Business (2012), 416 pages
Paperback $17.99, eBook edition $7.99
In a Nutshell – It took four generations of the Busch family dynasty to make Budweiser “The King of Beers” and only one to squander its fortune.
Who’s it for? – History buffs, beer geeks, anyone involved in...

Random House 321 pages April 2015
Hardcover $28, eBook version $12
In a Nutshell – Nationally known writer and political pundit explores the subject of character along with profiles of others who have demonstrated tremendous virtue.
Who’s it for? – The overworked and overachieving who are seeking meaning...